http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4669&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rssThe Ladybug Transistor's transition from <I>Slanted and Enchanted</I> disciples to a group of ersatz Burt Bacharachs was originally befuddling, but upon the musical results, an ultimately satisfying and glorious reinvention. The release of <I>Beverly Atonale</I> in 1997 saw them concentrating on a sunny, pastoral sound draped in whispered vocals and big, open skies. The '99 release of <I>The Albemarle Sound</I> sees them taking this metamorphosis even further with mammoth, lush orchestrations and dexterous melodies that seem to have been uprooted from the burial ground of soft, psychedelic idealism. Cowbells, string arrangements, segments of "Blue Moon," and Morricone-inspired Western themes are all part of the Ladybug Transistor's retro-pop itinerary. Alongside peers like the Elephant 6 collective and the Lilys, they manage to conjure up romanticized images of the past while not having to deal with such bubble-bursters as Altamont and the Vietnam War. - Jon PruettBaroque Popen720Fri, 1 Jan 2010 21:53:50 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.4669&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss The Ladybug Transistor's transition from <I>Slanted and Enchanted</I> disciples to a group of ersatz Burt Bacharachs was originally befuddling, but upon the musical results, an ultimately satisfying and glorious reinvention. The release of <I>Beverly Atonale</I> in 1997 saw them concentrating on a sunny, pastoral sound draped in whispered vocals and big, open skies. The '99 release of <I>The Albemarle Sound</I> sees them taking this metamorphosis even further with mammoth, lush orchestrations and dexterous melodies that seem to have been uprooted from the burial ground of soft, psychedelic idealism. Cowbells, string arrangements, segments of "Blue Moon," and Morricone-inspired Western themes are all part of the Ladybug Transistor's retro-pop itinerary. Alongside peers like the Elephant 6 collective and the Lilys, they manage to conjure up romanticized images of the past while not having to deal with such bubble-bursters as Altamont and the Vietnam War. - Jon Pruett http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14372069&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss Baroque Pop Tue, 8 May 2007 00:00:00 -0700 Ladybug Transistor Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.14372069 alb.14372069 Ladybug Transistor art.4669 7.99 Can't Wait Another Day alb.14372069 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/0/7/3/5/1015370_170x170.jpg 2007-05-08 00:00:00.0 2007-01-01 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14372069&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.14372069&variant=data&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.10317871&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss Baroque Pop Tue, 7 Oct 2003 00:00:00 -0700 Ladybug Transistor Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.10317871 alb.10317871 Ladybug Transistor art.4669 7.99 The Ladybug Transistor alb.10317871 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/5/4/0/7/1017045_170x170.jpg 2003-10-07 00:00:00.0 2003-10-07 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.10317871&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.10317871&variant=data&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.141989&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss Baroque Pop Tue, 22 May 2001 00:00:00 -0700 Ladybug Transistor Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.141989 alb.141989 Ladybug Transistor art.4669 7.99 Argyle Heir alb.141989 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/6/0/8/0/540806_170x170.jpg 2001-05-22 00:00:00.0 2001-05-22 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.141989&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.141989&variant=data&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104103&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss Baroque Pop Mon, 1 Jan 2001 00:00:00 -0800 Ladybug Transistor Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.104103 alb.104103 Ladybug Transistor art.4669 0.0 Live at the Amigo alb.104103 2001-01-01 00:00:00.0 2000-01-01 00:00:00.0 false false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104103&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.104103&variant=data&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.93948&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss Baroque Pop Tue, 23 Mar 1999 00:00:00 -0800 Ladybug Transistor Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.93948 alb.93948 Ladybug Transistor art.4669 7.99 The Albemarle Sound alb.93948 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/4/6/8/2/492864_170x170.jpg 1999-03-23 00:00:00.0 1999-03-23 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.93948&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.93948&variant=data&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.178118&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss Baroque Pop Tue, 11 Feb 1997 00:00:00 -0800 Ladybug Transistor Discography on Rhapsody Online alb.178118 alb.178118 Ladybug Transistor art.4669 7.99 Beverley Atonale alb.178118 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/1/5/6/0/420651_170x170.jpg 1997-02-11 00:00:00.0 1997-02-11 00:00:00.0 true false main-release http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.178118&variant=play&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=alb.178118&variant=data&rws=%2Fladybug-transistor%2Fdiscography.rss